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Max Wilkins

Thu 26 March 2026 14:40, UK

Everton star Iliman Ndiaye continues to hit new heights and can match Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah across Merseyside for a certain goals stat.

The Egypt international may not be the most well-liked figure on the blue side of Merseyside, but it is undeniable that he has been sensational in the Premier League for nearly 10 years.

He has scored over 250 goals for the Anfield club and has contributed to two Premier League and Carabao Cup wins on top of one each of the Champions League and FA Cup.

It’s fair to say that his performances have dropped off this season, but that doesn’t distract from the 33-year-old’s quality.

Everton has its own star with Ndiaye, and he is starting to reach the heights of Salah in the Premier League.

Iliman Ndiaye matching Mohamed Salah in key metrics

The Senegal international continues to go from strength to strength at Hill Dickinson Stadium and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.

That was summed up by his stunning performance in the 3-0 win against Chelsea last time around in the Premier League.

He will have his sights set on the World Cup in the summer and is already proving himself as one of the better attacking players in England right now.

Salah has arguably been the best forward in the Premier League for many years now, and now Ndiaye is hitting the same heights.

Both stars have registered 0.25 goals per 90 this season, while Ndiaye has more strikes at home with 0.32 compared to the Egyptian’s 0.19.

The Everton star has also scored more regularly, finding the net every 360 minutes, while Salah has done so every 364 minutes.

Ndiaye is now attracting interest away from Everton, and it’s safe to say that he’s edging closer to the upper echelons of the entire division.

Ndiaye continues to shine for Everton

The 26-year-old came in from Marseille in 2024 and has gone on to represent one of their best-ever signings and a superb asset for the Toffees.

That has been on show for all to see this season, with his nine goal involvements proving exactly how good he can be.

That is only the tip of the iceberg, as he has also created 23 chances and completed 55 dribbles across his 25 appearances in the Premier League.

Ndiaye doesn’t shirk defensive responsibilities either, as his 86 actions and 154 duels won represent some of the best for his position across the entire division.

Everton have a true star on their hands, and the stats prove just how good he is at this stage.